Judge Tricia A. Bigelow: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. Arnold A. Schwarzenegger

Biography

The Hon. Tricia A. Bigelow is the Presiding Justice of the California Second District Court of Appeal (Division Eight). She was appointed to the bench on May 16, 2008 by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.


Bigelow began her judicial career as a judge for the Los Angeles Municipal Court in 1995. She was subsequently elevated to the Los Angeles County Superior Court in 1998. She served in this capacity until her appointment to the California Court of Appeal.


Her memberships have included the Board of Advisors at Pepperdine University School of Law, the Board of the Association of Business and Trial Lawyers, and the Commission on the Future of California’s Court System.


She is a recipient of the Bernard S. Jefferson Award from the California Judges Association (2015) and the Ronald M. George Award of Excellence from the California Judicial Council (2014).


Bigelow earned a bachelor’s degree from California State University, Fullerton. She then completed a J.D. at Pepperdine University, Rick J. Caruso School of Law.


After graduating from law school, Bigelow began her legal career as a deputy attorney general for the California Office of the Attorney General in 1986. During her tenure there, she was assigned to the Criminal Division and the Special Prosecutions Unit, rising through the ranks to become Supervising Deputy Attorney General and Trial Coordinator.

Recent Cases by Hon. Tricia A. Bigelow

On September 5, 2008 an other promissory note/collections (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Tricia A. Bigelow presiding.

Filed

Sep 05, 2008

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Promissory Note/Collections (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 19, 2023

On August 25, 2008 a civil rights (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Tricia A. Bigelow presiding.

Filed

Aug 25, 2008

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Rights (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

Civil Rights

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2015

On August 13, 2008 an othr breach contr/warr-not fraud (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Tricia A. Bigelow presiding.

Filed

Aug 13, 2008

Status

Consolidation

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Othr Breach Contr/Warr-not Fraud (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 04, 2023

On July 31, 2008 an ud/commercial (not drugs/evict) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Tricia A. Bigelow presiding.

Filed

Jul 31, 2008

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

UD/Commercial (not Drugs/Evict) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

General Commercial

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 28, 2015

On May 30, 2008 a contract/warranty breach - seller plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Tricia A. Bigelow presiding.

Filed

May 30, 2008

Status

Consolidation

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Contract/Warranty Breach - Seller Plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 03, 2023

On May 6, 2008 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Tricia A. Bigelow presiding.

Filed

May 06, 2008

Status

Consolidation

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 12, 2023

On May 5, 2008 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Tricia A. Bigelow presiding.

Filed

May 05, 2008

Status

Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 02, 2023

On April 22, 2008 a contract/warranty breach - seller plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Tricia A. Bigelow presiding.

Filed

Apr 22, 2008

Status

Consolidation

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Contract/Warranty Breach - Seller Plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 03, 2023

On April 18, 2008 an other real property (not eminent domain, landlord/tenant, foreclosure) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Tricia A. Bigelow presiding.

Filed

Apr 18, 2008

Status

Consolidation

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Real Property (not eminent domain, landlord/tenant, foreclosure) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 19, 2023

On April 14, 2008 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Tricia A. Bigelow presiding.

Filed

Apr 14, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 20, 2023

On April 7, 2008 a collections case - seller plaintiff (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Tricia A. Bigelow presiding.

Filed

Apr 07, 2008

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Collections Case - Seller Plaintiff (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 11, 2023

On April 2, 2008 an other personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Tricia A. Bigelow presiding.

Filed

Apr 02, 2008

Status

Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 03, 2023

On April 2, 2008 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Tricia A. Bigelow presiding.

Filed

Apr 02, 2008

Status

Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 21, 2023

On March 24, 2008 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Tricia A. Bigelow presiding.

Filed

Mar 24, 2008

Status

Removal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 12, 2023

On February 15, 2008 a breach of rental/lease contract (not unlawful detainer or wrongful eviction) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Tricia A. Bigelow presiding.

Filed

Feb 15, 2008

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Breach of Rental/Lease Contract (not unlawful detainer or wrongful eviction) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 20, 2023

On February 14, 2008 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Tricia A. Bigelow presiding.

Filed

Feb 14, 2008

Status

Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 02, 2023

On February 5, 2008 a breach rental/lease (not ud/evict) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Tricia A. Bigelow presiding.

Filed

Feb 05, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Breach Rental/Lease (not UD/Evict) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Rental

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 28, 2016

On January 23, 2008 a premise liability (e.g., dangerous conditions of property, slip/trip and fall, dog attack, etc.) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Tricia A. Bigelow presiding.

Filed

Jan 23, 2008

Status

Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Premise Liability (e.g., dangerous conditions of property, slip/trip and fall, dog attack, etc.) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 11, 2023

On January 14, 2008 a collections case - seller plaintiff (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Tricia A. Bigelow presiding.

Filed

Jan 14, 2008

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Collections Case - Seller Plaintiff (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 19, 2023

On January 11, 2008 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Tricia A. Bigelow presiding.

Filed

Jan 11, 2008

Status

Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 06, 2023

On January 10, 2008 a collections case - seller plaintiff (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Tricia A. Bigelow presiding.

Filed

Jan 10, 2008

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Collections Case - Seller Plaintiff (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 21, 2023

On January 7, 2008 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Tricia A. Bigelow presiding.

Filed

Jan 07, 2008

Status

Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 15, 2023

On December 28, 2007 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Tricia A. Bigelow presiding.

Filed

Dec 28, 2007

Status

Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 12, 2023

On December 27, 2007 a product liability (not asbestos or toxic/environmental) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Tricia A. Bigelow presiding.

Filed

Dec 27, 2007

Status

Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Product Liability (not asbestos or toxic/environmental) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 03, 2023